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Data on levels of knowledge of cancer systems show that women are more aware than men, and BME groups are less aware.

Research shows that the main barriers to people consulting their GPs about cancer symptoms are that they are worried about what the doctor might find, worried about wasting the doctor's time, and that they think they won't be able to get an appointment.

The risks contributing to late diagnosis are dysfunctional communication patients, GPs and consultants, and the organisational culture.

To improve the situation, primary and secondary care need to link in more closely, and there needs to be local level leadership.

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